Okanagan College

Okanagan College started in 1963 and assumed an important role in the regionís development. Its name was changed into Okanagan University College (OUC) in 1995, but was later changed back to Okanagan College in 2005, with OUC becoming divided into two institutions: UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College. Today, the College is a post secondary, comprehensive, and public secondary educational institution that offers diverse career, degree, continuing education, developmental, university transfer, trades/technology, and vocational programs. ... continued below

About Okanagan College

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location

Okanagan College covers around 38,000 square kilometers of land, and it extends itself from Osyoos and Princeton in the south and west to Mica Creek and Revelstoke in the north and east. The region is popular for its scenic lakes and mountains, with a high quality of living and an all-year round activities in the region. It has four campuses: Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon. There are also the Daycare Building, Centre For Learning, Cafeteria, Library Building, Student Services Building, and Trades Building.

The College offers affordable accommodation inside the campus. The Student Residence (Skaha Place) offers furnished, non smoking residences at the Kelowna campus. It is only a few steps away from food services, recreational and fitness facilities, libraries, and classrooms. The Public bus service can also be accessed, along with the on-campus Wellness Centre that looks after the health and nutritional needs of the residents. Students can use the on-campus recreation facilities that include sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and weight training rooms. These give the students a unique experience of combining academics, leadership, recreational, and social activities to make their student experience more fulfilling and memorable.

The Kelowna Campus also offers a number of recreational activities that students can take part in. Among them are: INTRAMURALS (operated by Kelowna Sport and Social Club and offer sports such as Handball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, and all Sports); OUTDOOR PURSUITS (offers activities that include trail running, snowshoeing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, cross country skiing, downhill skiing / snowboarding and more); FITNESS CLASSES (Fitness Classes such as Circuit Training, Boot Camp, Yoga, Personal Training Sessions including weight room appointments are also available to students. An on campus fitness facility is available to students); FITNESS EDUCATION COURSES (offers Fitness Education Courses and Certifications); and SPECIAL EVENTS (The Department of Recreation, Intramurals and Student Life also hosts a number of special events throughout the calendar year).

Off-Campus Living

Off-campus housing is also available for students who plan to stay for a short or long time. There are numerous apartments and houses that can be rented near the campus, and students can choose room and board accommodations (arrangements will be made by the students), private suites, or a rental place for them and their friends.

Kelowna Information

Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. With scenic lake vistas and a dry, mild Canadian climate, Kelowna has become one of the fastest growing cities in North America.

Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city - fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant cultural life - yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. Spectacular vistas await those ready to explore. A delightful day can be spent sampling the award-winning wares of our numerous internationally-acclaimed wineries, while several championship golf courses draw enthusiasts from all parts of the globe.

Situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake mid- way between Penticton in the south and Vernon in the north, Kelowna residents and tourists alike find the lake offers wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming or fishing. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all descriptions. Three major ski hills are within a one-hour drive.